Closure device for bottles

ABSTRACT

A closure device ( 10 ) for bottles, for example containing cosmetic products, comprising a main body ( 11 ) with a first portion ( 11   a ) coupled to a threaded neck of the bottle or inserted with pressure into the bottle&#39;s neck and a second portion ( 11   b ) that has at least one hole or opening ( 12 ) for discharging the product; between said first ( 11   a ) and second portion ( 11   b ) of the main body ( 11 ) there is a peripheral portion ( 14 ), which extends externally to the first portion ( 11   a ), so as to entirely lean against an external wall of the bottle, and on which there are formed one or more holes, slits or shaped through-openings ( 15 ).

The present invention generally relates generally to a cap or closuredevice for bottles, for example bottles of cosmetic products, such asshampoo and shower-gel.

Such cosmetic products, such as shampoo, bubble bath, shower-gel, etc.,are usually available within shaped bottles and/or tubular elements,which are closed by a respective cap or closure device, said closuredevice being screwed onto the threaded neck of the bottle or beinginserted with pressure on the outside of the bottle's neck and having aninner seal.

However, in addition to the fact that there are many problems forpositioning said bottles on the shelves of a bath tub or in a shower(because of the restricted space with respect to the products placed onthe available surfaces of a bathroom), the use of said bottles has moresignificant drawbacks, such as, for example, the accumulation ofmoisture and water drops on the entire surface of the bottle, includingthe cap, which determines poor hygienic conditions and the proliferationof mildew and bacteria in the environment, as well as seriousdifficulties for taking the bottle with safety and for opening thebottle in order to use the product.

Moreover, it is more and more felt the need to lighten the structure ofthe whole bottle and of the single closure device, so as to reduce moreand more the costs of production.

The main object of the present invention is therefore to provide aclosure device for bottles, for example of cosmetic products, whichallows to lighten the structure of the entire bottle, while offering apleasant appearance to the product.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a closure devicefor bottles, for example of cosmetic products, which allows aconsiderable easiness for taking the bottle, as well as a relevanteasiness for taking the product contained inside, with respect to theprior art mode.

A further object of the invention is to provide a closure device forbottles, for example of cosmetic products, which is extremely ergonomicand which is made at low costs, with respect to the prior art.

These and other objects are achieved by a closure device for bottles,for example of cosmetic products, according to the enclosed claim 1;other technical features are provided in the subsequent claims.

Advantageously, the closure device according to the invention, which canbe screwed onto the threaded neck of the bottle or which can be insertedwith pressure on the neck of the bottle, allows to simplify the use ofthe bottles of cosmetic products, as well as to lighten the structure ofthe closure device and of the whole bottle, with advantages both interms of easiness of molding and in terms of reduction of total costs,with respect to the prior art.

Furthermore, the present invention allows to get a lower environmentalimpact, as well as a noticeable reduction in the total costs of thepackage.

The above objects and advantages and others which will be mentioned inthe following discussion will be more clear form the followingdescription, which refers to a plurality of preferred embodiments of theclosure device for bottles, for example of cosmetic products, accordingto the present invention, and from the related enclosed drawings, inwhich:

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a closure device for bottles, forexample of cosmetic products, according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment of a closure device for bottles, forexample of cosmetic products, according to the invention;

FIG. 3 shows a third embodiment of a closure device for bottles, forexample of cosmetic products, according to the invention.

With reference to the mentioned figures, the closure device or cap 10for bottles, for example of cosmetic products, which is the object ofthe present invention, comprises a main body 11, the lower portion ofwhich 11 a is coupled to the threaded neck of the bottle or is insertedwith pressure in the neck of said bottle and whose upper portion 11 bhas at least one hole or opening 12 for discharging the cosmeticproduct.

A shaped tag 13, which is usually coupled to the main body 11 by meansof a hinge-shaped plastic element, also constitutes a cover of the upperportion 11 b of the body 11 and is used for the hermetic closure of thebody 11 and therefore of the bottle.

Said shaped tag 13 may have the same shape and/or the same surface ofthe upper portion 11 b of the body 11 and can be made as a single pieceor in one piece with said body 11.

According to the present invention, the peripheral portion 14, which ispart of the body 11 and which extends externally to the bottom portion11 a so as to entirely lean against the outer wall of the bottle's neck,is lightened because one or more holes, slits or shaped through-openings15 are provided.

In particular, said holes, slits or through-openings 15 can be made onthe entire peripheral portion 14 or on parts of the same and can haveany geometric shape.

Specifically, holes 15 can also be provided, whose arrangement createsfigures or designs on the peripheral portion 14 (said figures or designscan also be detachable from the portion 14), in order to enhance thepleasantness of the aesthetic appearance of the bottle and/or for funpurposes; said holes or openings 15 can also be made so as to create theshape of a single letter and thereby to form complete words on the wholeperipheral portion 14 of the closure device 10.

In other embodiments of the invention, said holes, slits orthrough-openings 15 may also be provided on the upper portion 11 b ofthe body 11 and/or on the shaped tag 13.

Additionally, one or more of said holes, slits or openings 15 can beused as coupling means for placing the bottle on a wall.

Said slits or through-openings 15 have the advantage of downloadingwater or however allow water and moisture that accumulates on the outerwalls and on the cap of the bottle, due to the normal exposure of thebottle to the water jets, to flow, thus avoiding the stagnation of waterand moisture and avoiding mildew and/or bacteria.

Moreover, a more secure grip of the bottle is ensured for the user, thusavoiding falls of the bottle and any falls of the product containedinside.

Finally, since all portions of the closure device 10, such as the mainbody 11, the peripheral portion 14 and the shaped tag 13, can be madewith plastic material, such as for example ABS and/or PP, said portionsare particularly water-resistant and water-washable, as well as they areable to dry quickly and they are available in various colors.

From the above description the features of the closure device forbottles, for example of cosmetic products, which is the object of thepresent invention, are clear as well as the related advantages areclear.

In particular, the main advantages are the following:

easiness of taking and using the bottle;

ergonomics and easiness of using the bottle;

possibility of using the closure device on bottles of different types,shapes and sizes;

absence of any risk to the user resulting from any falls of the productcontained within the bottle;

lightened structure;

absence of moisture and mildew on the bottle;

easiness of molding the bottle;

pleasant appearance and ability to get drawings or detachable figuresfor fun purposes;

possibility of using the openings as hooking means for hanging thebottle;

low production costs with respect to the prior art;

low environmental impact;

low total costs of the package, with respect to the prior art.

It is finally clear that other variations can be made to the closuredevice of the invention, without departing from the principles ofnovelty inherent in the inventive idea as claimed in the appendedclaims; it is also clear that in the practical implementation of theinvention, the materials, shapes and dimensions of the technical detailsmay be any according to requirements and these may be replaced withother technically equivalent, without departing from the relevant scopeas defined by the appended claims.

1. A closure device (10) for bottles, for example containing cosmeticproducts, comprising a main body (11) with a first portion (11 a)coupled to a threaded neck of the bottle or inserted with pressure inthe neck of said bottle and a second portion (11 b) that has at leastone hole or opening (12) for discharging the product contained in thebottle, characterized in that said main body (11) of the closure device(10) has a peripheral portion (14), which extends outside said firstportion (11 a) so as to lean against an outer wall of said bottle, onwhich one or more holes, slots or shaped through-openings (15) areprovided.
 2. A closure device (10) according to claim 1, characterizedin that said holes, slits or through-openings (15) are also made on saidsecond portion (11 b) of said main body (11).
 3. A closure device (10)according to claim 1, characterized in that said holes, slits orthrough-openings (15) are formed on the entire peripheral portion (14)or on parts of said peripheral portion (14).
 4. A closure device (10)according to claim 1, characterized in that said holes, slits orthrough-openings (15) are made so as to create at least one figure ordesign on said peripheral portion (14) and/or said holes, slits orthrough-openings (15) are made in the form of a single letter in orderto form complete words on said peripheral portion (14).
 5. A closuredevice (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that said at leastone figure or drawing is detachable from said peripheral portion (14).6. A closure device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in thatsaid closure device (10) is made of plastic material, such for exampleABS and/or PP, which is water-resistant, washable and able to dryquickly and available in various colors.
 7. A closure device (10)according to claim 1, characterized in that said main body (11) isclosable, at least partially, by a shaped tag (13), which covers saidsecond portion (12 b) of the main body (11).
 8. A closure device (10)according to claim 7, characterized in that said shaped tag (13) is madeintegrally with said main body (11) and/or is connected to said mainbody (11) by hinge-shaped coupling means.
 9. A closure device (10)according to claim 7, characterized in that said shaped tag (13) has oneor more of said holes, slits or shaped through-openings (15).